Australia 2025 Election Questionnaire

By Human Rights Watch

Below is a question-by-question compilation of responses by the Australian Labor Party (ALP), the Liberal National Coalition and the Australian Greens. The Liberal National Coalition did not respond under each individual question but responded under relevant thematic subheadings. Human Rights Watch has matched their responses to the questions. Human Rights LegislationAustralia is the only Western democracy without a national human rights act or charter. What is your position on a national Human Rights Act?The Australian Labor Party said “Human rights are to be enjoyed by all. The Albanese…

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